lawnmower outboard motors

[happycowboy]

I have seen a few videos on youtube of these motors. I have a 1958 elgin that is just right for this kind of makeover. Has anybody ever done this or know of someone who has. I don't think that it would be too hard, but my thing is coming up with a kill switch. I will say this though, I would strongly suggest using matching couplers on the shafts. I think this would be a better setup and probably have a lot less vibration. Any thoughts folks.

[GoodOlBoy]

It's very doable. I have never tried it, but bear in mind that lawnmower motors and engines are used for ALOT more than just mowers anyway. There was a time when a briggs and stratton motor was the start of just about every custom built application from water pumps to generators and back again.

GoodOlBoy

[skeet]

Yep..I had a B&S on a bicycle one time. It would do about 30 MPH. PO Leece made me take it off'n the road..sigh..:rolleyes: I thunk it was neat. I was about 9 yrs old. Cop stopped me when I was goin fishin...Was kinda funny later..Picture a cop chasin down a kid on a bicycle lights and sirens..Picture 1950's Highway Patrol TV Show ...10-4??